Spokane Produce

May 7, 2025

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The roller coaster of temperatures, typical of spring, looks likely to continue
across the coastal California fields as we move through May. As low pressure
systems pass mainly to the north, they bring cooler temperatures along with
a heavy marine layer and drizzle to the fields. Intermittent high pressure
then brings warm temperatures and a shallow marine layer for a short
period followed by another round of cooler temperatures, fog and drizzle.
The cooler temperatures will slow growth rates while increasing mold,
mildew and disease pressure in these stands. Some of the mature lettuce
and leaf stands are showing some disease pressure producing lighter yields
in upcoming stands. Of particular concern now are supplies of artichokes,
brussels sprouts and green beans.
Artichoke production looks to remain on the light side as growers transition
to Salinas Valley fields. The cool moist weather in these coastal fields has
hampered production with mold and mildew impacting yields in the stands.
Brussels sprout supplies from Mexico are past peak production and continue
to deal with hot weather, labor challenges and border crossing issues.
Current production is mainly medium sized sprouts with small and jumbos
very limited. Seeder and discoloration are being reported as the Oxnard
region looks to begin light production.
Green bean production from Mexico is winding down over the next couple of
weeks with questionable quality and light volume. As south Florida winds
down seasonally Northern Florida and Georgia are expected to add to the
mix this week gradually increasing production. California desert production
is expected to bring better supplies as harvests begin around mid-May.

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